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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.57, 23,044.50 and 4,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.57, 23,044.50 and 4,972.32 is: 7,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.57 : 23,044.50 = 4,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.57/23,044.50 = 4,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.57x = 23,044.50 × 4,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.57x = 114,584,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,584,628.24/15,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.66

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